possessed

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possessed

A child is possessed by a strong feeling of joy.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Controlled or dominated by a powerful force, spirit, or emotion: Describes a state where a person's actions, thoughts, or behavior are not entirely their own, but are strongly influenced by an external or internal compelling force, such as a demon, spirit, or an intense feeling.
    • Frenzied, crazed: Describes a state of wild, irrational, or violent behavior, as if under such control.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • In the horror film, the possessed girl spoke in a deep, unnatural voice.
    • He worked with possessed intensity, forgetting to eat or sleep.
    • The legend tells of a possessed forest where travelers lose their way.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be possessed of": This is a formal idiom meaning to have or own a particular quality, trait, or thing.
    • She is possessed of great wisdom and patience.
  • The phrase often implies the quality is inherent or notable.
Variants and Related Words
  • Possess (verb): To have or own something; to have a particular quality, feature, or skill; to dominate or control someone's mind.
    • He possesses three houses.
    • She possesses remarkable talent.
    • Fear possessed him.
  • Possession (noun): The state of having or owning something; the state of being controlled by a demon or spirit; something that is owned.
    • The documents are in my possession.
    • The exorcism was performed to end the demonic possession.
    • Please check your personal possessions.
Synonyms
  • Obsessed: Preoccupied with a single thought or feeling to a troubling extent.
  • Enchanted: Under a magical spell.
  • Consumed: Completely absorbed or dominated by a feeling.
  • Berserk: Out of control with anger or excitement; frenzied.
Related Phrases
  • Like a man/woman possessed: Behaving with extreme and frantic energy or determination.
    • He cleaned the house like a man possessed before the guests arrived.
  • To possess oneself of: To take control of or acquire something (formal/archaic).
    • He sought to possess himself of the secret documents.
possessed

A child is possessed by a strong feeling of joy.

Adjective
  1. frenzied as if possessed by a demon
    • the soldier was completely amuck
    • berserk with grief
    • a berserk worker smashing windows
  2. influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
    • by love possessed

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